The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1887-04-28
The BANQUET.

The Banquet given by Anderson Lodge,
No. 2sO, knights of Honor to the Grand
Lodge knights of Honor, of the State on
Thursday night of last week, in the chap
el of the Anderson Military Academy
was quite success.
The Grand Lodge was escorted from
the Masonic Building, where they. held
their annual meeting, to the banquet hall
by the local Lodge of the city, preceded
by the Young America Cornet Band and
followed by the members Of the Pioneer
Fire Company and the Independent Hook
and Ladder Company, who were invited
to participate at the banquet. Besides
these there we're other invited guests,
making in all two hundred and fifty or
three hundred who were present. AL
though the Hall was full, yet perfect order
seemed to reign, and everything passed off
quietly and pleasantly.
There was no Intoxicating drinks served,
which no doubt accounts for the great
success of the entertainment, and is a
forcible illustration of the truth that ban
quets can be made pleasant and enjoyable
without wine, and it is commendable in
the Knights of Anderson Lodge that they
decided to have nothing intoxicating on
this occasion. The Hall was beautifully
decorated, and the tables well filled with
good things, and all seemed to enjoy the
evening.
When the procession arrived in the
Hall and all had been provided with seats,
prayer vas offered by Few. B. @. Clifford,
Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge.
MI. J. M. Sullivan. the Dictator of An
derson, on behalf of said Lodge, well
coined the Grand Lodge in very appro-
pirate and eloquent words, to which M. L.
Bonham, Past Grand Dictator Of the
Grand Lodge, responded in most inter-
esting and entertaining speech.
Mayor Tolly then, on behalf Of the cit
izens of Anderson, welcomed the Grand
Lodge in most hearty manner, to which
Mr.. o. Sheppard, of Edgefeld, responded
quite happily.
The following toasts were then proposed
and responded to by the gentlemen
named:
The Order. the Knights Of Honor-An in
stitution knightly and exalted, embracing
the whole brotherhood of man sound in
| it's business principles and united in bonds
| irreproachable. Proposed by L. w. Miller.
Response by g. W. Holland.
| c,l /Y..,1:.. Ctoto oc @l,o or;o,;ro1
thirteen, distinguished alike in peace and
Jealous of her inherent rights, and supreme
in the discharge of every patriotic duty.
Proposed by G. E. Prince. Response by
M. p. Ansel.
The City of Anderson-Unbounded in its
hospitality, noted for its enterprising spirit
and business capacity, secure in its present
prosperity and loyal in its patriotism.
Proposed by w. w. Simons. Response by
e. B. Murray.
Our Guests-Whom We delight to honor,
faithful guardians Of sacred trust watch
full protectors of the suffering and distressed
thus fulfilling the mandate of the Su-
preme Ruler Of the Universe, "Love one
another Proposed by J. E. Breazeale.
Response by G. s. Mower.
Won1ar,-Man's helpmate, the inspiration
of his hopes and fears, the guardian of his
noblest achievements in her beauty, mod
esty and purity of soul, the admiration of
creations lords: thus may she ever stand
as beneficiary of our Order, receiving
homage and aid from every true Knight of
Response by r, T. CASTOR,
at intervals during the evening the
Young America Cornet Band dis
coursed some excellent music, which
was highly enjoyed by all present.
Several of the speakers of the evening
alluded to the part the women of Ander-
son had taken to make the evening pleas
ant. Too much cannot be said in their
praise. Their skill and handiwork were
to be seen on every side. While they
were not present participating at the ban
quet, it was evident to every observer
that they were "behind the curtains" and
were directing and doing the general boss
ing. To them is much due for the SUCCESS
| of the entertainment.
Some of the young people OF, the city
had provided for dance in another room
of the building, and enjoyed themselves
very much, as young people always do on
| such occasions. After the banquet was
over they were joined by some of those
who up to that time had been engaged in
the banquet hall. Among the delegates
to the Grand Lodge who seemed to enjoy
the dance, none seemed to enjoy it 80
much as The genial delegate from Aiken.
Lovely Laces, Embroideries, White
Lawns and Nainsooks. Ladies, see these